Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Balestard La Tonnelle 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
A supple opening gives way to a fruit-filled middle with noticeable tannin, a slight hollow and a touch of dryness. The blend brings together Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. Fruit and supple texture sit beside the tannic structure, while the three traditional Bordeaux varieties establish the composition of this classified estate wine.
Quilceda Creek 2011 CVR Red Wine
American Red
Red fruit, herbs, smoke and anise accompany a rich, seamless character. The blend is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc from Columbia Valley vineyards. It aged twenty-two months in 100% French oak. The three-grape blend, red-fruit profile and oak ageing are all part of this Washington red, with herbs, smoke and anise also present.
Ad Fines 2014 Caius Vaucluse
French Red
Dark, deep colour accompanies jammed black fruit, including blackcurrant and blueberry, with grilled notes and dried flowers. The cuvée is built around Cabernet Sauvignon with Serine and Syrah. Its firm, deep and dense character is paired with elegance and a long finish. The wine comes from Vaucluse and is intended to integrate after bottling. Black fruit and dried-flower notes share its dark presentation.
Neal Family Vineyards 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Maraschino cherry and Red Delicious apple sit beside savoury notes and strong tannins. Blackcurrant, plum, baked cranberry, allspice, smoked meat, thyme and black pepper are also present. Made entirely from estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, the wine aged twenty-four months in 67% new French oak. The fruit came from vineyards certified organic. Cabernet Sauvignon is the only grape in the blend.
Morgenster 2014 Estate Reserve Red
South African Red
Berries, smoke, prune, walnut and chocolate appear with ripe plum, blackberry and blueberry. Oak spice, dates and herbs add further detail, alongside firm tannins and vigorous acidity. Cacao nib is recorded on the finish. The blend is 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 14% Petit Verdot, and the wine comes from Stellenbosch.
Agricola Punica 2016 Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi 1.5 L
Italian Red
Deep ruby in colour, with intense fruit aromas and liquorice. The palate is elegant and full-bodied. The blend is 60% Carignan, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah each at 10%. Dark berry, lavender and black tea add further detail. Round, velvety tannins and a flavourful finish accompany the wine's juicy, deep Sardinian profile.
Spring Valley Vineyard 2014 Frederick Walla Walla Valley Red
American Red
Blackberry, almond paste, liquorice and vanilla appear with rich fruit and firm tannins. Black cherry, plum, dusty spice, olive and mocha add further detail. Muscular structure and polished tannins are also recorded. The Walla Walla Valley blend combines 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 13% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec in this estate red wine.
Viña Montes 2009 Montes Alpha M Colchagua Valley
Chilean Red
Dark wild-berry confit, ripe cherry and herbal savouriness lead the documented profile, joined by eucalyptus and cocoa. The palate is juicy and complex, with vivid, integrated tannins carrying the wine through a fruit-led finish. The recorded blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Deep colour and pronounced acidity are also recorded.
Castello di Amorosa 2006 La Castellana Napa Valley Red Blend
American Red
Pipe tobacco, blackberry and smoke lead the documented nose, while raspberry gives way to blackberry on the finish. Earth, dark chocolate, oak and black licorice add depth, with clove, white pepper, cherry, cedar and anise providing further detail. The palate is described as velvety, with dark fruit. The recorded blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot.
Orma 2009 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dried fruit, black olive, rich undergrowth and autumnal fruit shape the documented profile. The palate is big and silky, with ample fruit balanced by lively acidity and herbal, earthy secondary notes. Cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and tobacco add further detail, supported by dusty, velvety tannins. The recorded blend is Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Château d’Agassac 2009 Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois
French Red
A deep purple-red appearance leads to ripe black fruit, morello cherry, nutmeg and cinnamon. With air, macerated red cherry is joined by sandalwood, smoked beech and incense. The palate is dense and powerful, with concentrated tannins that remain silky rather than hard. Burnt pepper and damp garrigue appear on the long finish, followed by another echo of red cherry.
Viña Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto
Chilean Red
Deep garnet in colour, with blackcurrant, plum and red fruit at the centre of a precise, layered bouquet. Black tea, leafy herbs and a light red-pepper note lend savoury definition, while refined oak remains measured. The palate is dense but elegant, carried by fresh acidity and rounded, fine-grained tannins. Juicy fruit persists through a long finish, joined by dark berries, herbs and gentle cedar.
Continuum Estate Novicium 2019 Sage Mountain Vineyard Red
American Red
Black fruit leads a vibrant, direct profile, with dark chocolate, brown spice and savoury tapenade adding depth. The palate opens plush and weighted through the middle, yet refined tannins keep the texture controlled. Graphite and an iron-like mineral note give the fruit a firm, volcanic edge without making the wine severe. Powerful but approachable, it finishes bright and persistent, with spice and mineral structure carrying the length.
The Mascot 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Supple and expansive from the outset, with a broad aromatic profile and deep, polished fruit. The palate moves in smooth layers, balancing gratifying acidity with refined, velvety tannins. Its richness is controlled rather than heavy, allowing the structure to emerge gradually as the wine opens. The finish is long and burnished, with the fruit receding slowly to reveal a composed, savoury foundation beneath.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Italian Red
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Mediterranean herbs, cypress berries and blackberry open a rich, expressive nose. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with dark fruit and dense, finely woven tannins balanced by aromatic freshness. Blackcurrant, violet and a light mineral note add lift, while tobacco and wild herbs bring savoury depth. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with polished texture, vibrant energy and an enduring finish.
Ornellaia 2005 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Red and black berries lead an elegant, complex bouquet, with tobacco, spice and a light balsamic note developing behind the fruit. The palate is full and enveloping, framed by densely woven tannins that feel ripe, soft and polished. Dark cherry, blueberry and crushed stone add definition, while fresh acidity keeps the concentration measured. The finish is long, fruity and quietly savoury.
Château Figeac 1995 Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
French Wine
A concentrated bouquet of roasted coffee, truffle and ripe blackberry opens into tobacco, black olive and tea. The palate is elegant and medium-bodied, with resolved tannins and fresh acidity giving shape to the mature fruit. Subtle leather, earth and savoury detail emerge with air. Velvety and harmonious, it carries its complexity through a long, composed finish without losing freshness.
B Cellars 2014 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Crème de cassis, blackberry and blueberry form a dense core, lifted by white flowers and framed by liquorice, graphite and restrained oak. The palate is full and opulent, yet vibrant acidity and silky tannins keep the concentration sharply defined. Forest floor and dark spice add savoury depth as the wine opens. Layered and persistent, it finishes with polished fruit, earth and liquorice.
Château Figeac 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Wine
Layered and composed, with black cherry, cassis and dark plum opening into violet, graphite, tobacco and a subtle earthy note. The palate is full yet measured, carried by fresh acidity and fine, velvety tannins rather than sheer weight. Coffee, toast and spice emerge with air, while the finish stays mineral, persistent and quietly savoury. A mature Saint-Émilion with depth, perfume and poise.
Carmen Reserva Frida Kahlo 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Ripe red fruit leads with dark coffee and cocoa, framed by a measured touch of French oak. The palate is velvety and generous, balancing rounded fruit with fresh acidity so the wine retains shape rather than feeling heavy. Fine tannins carry the flavours into a long, composed finish with a quiet chocolate echo. Pair with grilled beef, braised short ribs, mature cheese or a mushroom-based dish.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Voyager Estate 2012 Girt by Sea Cabernet Merlot
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, dark cherry and mulberry open with cedar, tobacco and measured spice. The palate is savoury and medium-bodied, with the dark fruit carried by beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Cedar and tobacco add mature complexity without drying the fruit, while the texture remains composed and approachable. The finish is medium to long, leaving blackcurrant, mulberry, spice and a persistent cedary note.
Umani Ronchi 2013 Pelago Marche IGT
Italian Red
Deep ruby colour introduces coffee, black pepper, liquorice and tobacco, followed by ripe berries and vanilla. The palate is fruit-rich yet structured, with mineral detail adding lift beneath the darker flavours. Firm tannins give the wine shape and measured grip, while extended time in barrique and bottle brings integration. It finishes savoury and persistent, leaving berries, spice, tobacco and a cool mineral impression.
Lautus Savvy Red
South African Red
Pure red and black berries open with a generous but controlled fruit profile. A touch of oak adds quiet savoury depth, while fine tannins keep the palate polished and composed. The blend feels juicy through the centre without becoming sweet or heavy, carrying dark fruit into a clean, measured finish. Smooth and balanced, it closes with blackberry, red berries and a gentle echo of oak.
Wakefield Estate Label 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Dark berry and red cherry lead, with cassis and plum adding depth. Roasted herbs, cocoa and a lightly toasted nut character bring savoury definition through the centre. The palate is full-bodied and dry, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, refined tannins. Gentle oak spice and a measured earthy note frame the fruit, carrying into a structured finish of currant, cherry and herbs.
Wirra Wirra 2018 Vintage Bell Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
Blackcurrant, bramble and plum open the wine, followed by black olive, black pepper and liquorice. The palate is dense yet balanced, with cassis and dark chocolate carried by a smooth, composed texture. A lift of citrus peel keeps the fruit from feeling heavy, while floral detail adds freshness. The finish is long, savoury and quietly polished, with plum and spice lingering.
De Martino 2020 La Cancha Cabernet Sauvignon
Chilean Red
Dark cassis opens with balsam, eucalyptus and a measured herbal lift. The palate is firm and characterful, with sinewy tannins shaping concentrated dark fruit without excess weight. Cocoa and tobacco add savoury depth, while fresh green herbs keep the profile defined. Structured yet composed, it closes with lingering cassis, dark chocolate, tobacco and a cool herbal edge.
Dry Creek Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Black cherry, black currant and dried cranberry open, followed by raspberry and fresh boysenberry. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with ripe dark fruit framed by refined tannins and bright natural acidity. Cocoa, bay leaf, sage and sweet tobacco add savoury depth, while white pepper and cedar bring lift. Layered and composed, it finishes long with currant, spice and a persistent herbal note.
Ornellaia 2022 Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Italian Red
Black fruit leads with blackberry and black cherry, layered with vanilla, tobacco and a touch of sweet spice. The palate is expansive and generous, supported by powerful yet finely integrated tannins. Cedar, dark cocoa and a mineral edge add definition through the middle, while fresh acidity keeps the concentrated fruit composed. Savoury and vibrant on the finish, it carries its richness with clarity and enduring length.